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How to Make this Baubles Card – Two Versions

How to Make this Baubles Card – Two Versions – Spruced Up – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

Above is a very traditional version of this card. The colours are Real Red and Shaded Spruce. I’ve added a touch of bling with the gold glimmer paper. The matching dies not only cut out the baubles but also an outline of each bauble which you can use to frame each one. Very cool.

Below is what I call my non-traditional version. The colours are Tahitian Tide (blue) and Polished Pink. I love both but which do you like best? It’s amazing how just changing the colours you use, can change the whole look of a card.

Modern - How to Make this Baubles Card - Two Versions - Spruced Up - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Lincoln UK — Modern – How to Make this Baubles Card – Two Versions – Spruced Up – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – Lincoln UK

measurements

Polished Pink / Real Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Black & White Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 14.35cm X 10cm
Basic White – 14.35cm X 10cm

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Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50	Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00	Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad £5.75	Polished Pink A4 Cardstock £8.75	Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.75	Black & White Designs 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25	Glimmer 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper £9.50	Spruced Up Bundle (English) £42.25
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Simply Elegant Trim £7.00

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook Group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share your creation with us.

I’ve started to run a virtual card club each month in my Facebook Group. We make four to five projects each month. It’s lots of fun and I would love for you to join us. All the details can be found here.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today

Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

I love making this type of gift box, they are so different from your normal ones. They are really easy to make and stay closed with no extra closure or adhesive needed. Imagine receiving this at Christmas filled with homemade fudge. Yummy!!

measurements

Real Red / Shaded Spruce Cardstock – 11 3/4″ X 4″ scored
- On the long side at 3/4″, 5″, 8″, 11″
- On the short side at 1/2″, 3 1/2″
Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 4″ X 2 2/4″ & 2 3/4″X 2 3/4″
Real Red / Shaded Spruce Cardstock – 4″ X 4″ scored at 1/2″ on all sides

Template - Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today - Merriest Moments - Crafting with Ashee - Independent Stampin' Up! Demo - Lincoln UK — Template – Make a Christmas Sandwich Style Gift Box Today – Merriest Moments – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock £8.25	Stamparatus £45.75	Bone Folder £6.75	Paper Trimmer £24.00	Stampin’ Seal £7.50
Basic White C6 Envelopes £7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue £4.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals £4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive £6.50	Simply Shammy £8.00
Take Your Pick £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock £9.75	Real Red A4 Card Stock £8.75	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock £8.75	Boughs Of Holly 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper £11.25
Label Me Fancy Punch £18.00	Merriest Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) £21.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad £7.50	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack £7.00

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

How to Make a Holly Die Cut Card – Stampin’ Up!

How to Make a Holly Die Cut Card. Sweetest Time stamp set and Sweetest Border Dies. Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

This is a companion card to the candy cane card I shared on here a couple of days ago. They both use the Sweetest Border Dies and matching stamp set. This is also a card we made recently in Card Club. You can find more details about Card Club that is held virtually in my Facebook Group each month here.

The two colours here are Shaded Spruce and Real Red. They really work well together and pop so well against the Whisper White. The holly die can be delicate so just a few seconds to tease out the little pieces to make this wonderful die cut element.I’ve used the red gems from the Wonderful Gems set to look like holly berries and they really give this piece the lift it needs.

measurements

Real Red A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm X 10cm
Real Red – 10cm X 4cm
Whisper White – 9.5cm X 3.5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Sweetest Time Photopolymer Stamp Set	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad
Sweetest Borders Dies	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Sweetest Time Bundle (English)	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Wonderful Gems

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Who Doesn’t Love Candy Canes – Card Share

Who Doesn’t Love Candy Canes – Card Share – Sweetest Time – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

This is another card we did in Card Club. Card Club is held in my Facebook Group once a month. You can find all the details here. As I’m not allowed, as per Stampin’ Up! rules to included stamped images as part of the kit, these cards are based more on die cuts than stamps.

The dies I’ve used here are the Sweetest Border dies. It cuts these lovely border images. I’ve done a second companion card using another die from the same set. It should be up in a few days time. The real red against the whisper white makes everything pop and the rhinestones just add that lovely touch of bling.

measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 Card Base. This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Whisper White – 14.35cm X 10cm
Shaded Spruce – 10cm X 4cm
Whisper White – 9.5cm X 3.5cm

other christmas projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Stampin’ Seal	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tear & Tape Adhesive	Take Your Pick	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Sweetest Time Photopolymer Stamp Set	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad
Sweetest Borders Dies	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Sweetest Time Bundle (English)

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Christmas Time! Let’s Sing all About it – Stampin’ Up!

Christmas Time! Let’s Sing all About it – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I love the sentiment on this card. Due to social distancing I think we will need to sing our Christmas Cheer loud so that it can be heard everywhere!! I’m not a great singer admittedly but I do love dancing. At school I did both ballet and what we called National Dancing which was the study of folk dances of many european countries.

This is a a very simple card. The green is tone on tone of Shaded Spruce which makes the Real Red really pop. They are complementary colours on the colour wheel and a great traditional pairing for Christmas.

Measurements

Shaded Spruce A6 Card base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Tis The Season Designer Series Paper – 14.35cm X 10cm
Real Red – 6.5cm X 5.5cm
Whisper White – 6cm X 5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I also have a Facebook group where we share crafty projects and chat about all things crafty. I would love you to join and share you creation with us.

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Check Out These Cute Critters – Stampin’ Up!

Check Out These Cute Critters – Stampin’ Up! – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator based in Lincoln UK.

I really enjoyed creating this scene using my dies. I combined dies from two different sets, Freezin’ Fun and Special Day. We forget sometimes that dies don’t just have to be used with the matching stamp set but can be used with others to create something different.

I sponged all my die cuts with the matching ink to give them extra definition, shadows and allow them to really pop on the scene. My two favourite dies are the stitched rolling hill and the grass. They are just great.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and the folded in half
Balmy Blue – 14.35cm X 10cm
Old Olive – 14.35cm X 10cm
Shaded Spruce – 14.35cm X 5cm

other projects

Thank you for visiting me. I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspired you. The supply list linked to my online shop and video tutorial are below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

If you would like a copy of the catalogue, click on the contact me button and I will get one out to you. Remember you can shop in my online shop 24 /7 from the comfort of your own home.

I love to read your comments and get feedback on my work so please do comment either here or on my YouTube account.

Poppy Moments – Die Cut Card – Stampin’ Up!

I absolutely love how this card turned out using the Poppy Moments set of dies. The dies allow you to cut out both the solid image and the highlights allowing you to create these realistic flowers and leaves.

In the UK, red poppies are a symbol of remembrance. I think personally they are also a symbol of the fact the life goes on. I love seeing the poppies in the grass verges in fields every year. The red poppies are so bold and vibrant and are a beautiful pop of colour against the green grass.

This card is perfect for someone who doesn’t like to stamp much as the die cuts do all the talking. I’ve used Real Red and the aptly named Poppy Parade for the poppies. The leaves are Old Olive and Shaded Spruce. I used Crumb Cake as the background colour as I felt white or black was too stark a contrast. The Crumb Cake is a lovely kraft neutral.

measurements

Early Espresso A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Crumb Cake – 14.35cm x 10cm

other projects

As always the video tutorial and supply list are below. Thank you for joining me today and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!#

Ashee xx

Product List

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Old Olive A4 Card Stock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Classic Label Punch
Poppy Moments Dies	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets	Snail Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Snips	Bone Folder	Paper Trimmer	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)

Candy Cane Pouches – Stampin’ Up!

I make Candy Cane pouches every year. Normally, I use the envelope punch board but now it has retired. I really want it back!! This one is made using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and label punches. I think they turned out pretty cute.

Wrapped in Plaid is one my favourite Christmas Designer Series Paper from this current catalogue. It is so elegant with the foiled elements on one side. In previous years, I’ve made this as gifts for my neighbours in lieu of baking biscuits. The funny thing is that although I’ve tons of these I don’t actually ever eat candy canes. I’m a Type 1 diabetic and actually chose to only eat sweets when my blood sugar falls low and I need to bring it up quickly.

measurements

Wrapped in Plaid 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper – (DSP) Scored at
- 1 5/8″ on either side on one side
- Turn paper by 90 degrees and score at 1″

You can hang these pouches from your tree by punching a hole in the top and threading some coordinating ribbon or twine through.

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I love making decorations or gifts for people. It means so much more when you have taken the time to make something rather than just buying a generic thing in a shop. I enjoy the process as well as as the giving of a handmade gift.

The video tutorial and supply are below. Thank you for dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Everyday Label Punch	Story Label Punch	Lots Of Cheer Cling Stamp Set
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad	Metallic Pearls	Simply Scored	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Snail Adhesive	Tear & Tape Adhesive

Yummy Christmas – Gingerbread for anyone?

I have another card to share with you today. I wasn’t sure about Yummy Christmas when I saw it in the catalogue and didn’t buy it but gave in on my next order and bought it. Great decision. I love it now!!

I love colouring and find it so therapeutic. You can get lost for hours colouring. I started papercrafting through watercolouring and am still fascinated with colours and mixing colours. I’ve used the Stampin’ Blends to colour in here. They are fast becoming my favourite colouring medium as blending is so easy and they leave no lines.

The Yummy Christmas stamp set also coordinates with the Cuckoo Dies which also match the Cuckoo For You stamp set in the Annual Catalogue. It is a very versatile paring.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half
Wrapped in Plaid – 14.35cm x 10cm

I how bright and cheerful this stamp set is. I actually don’t ever eat any Gingerbread as I’m not a great biscuit person. As a Type 1 diabetic I just can’t be bothered to take insulin to cover biscuits and such, so just don’t eat them instead.

other cards

Thank you for coming. There are a video tutorial and supply list below. Until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Cuckoo For You Photopolymer Stamp Set	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock	Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Cuckoo Clock Dies
Stitched Rectangle Dies	Yummy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set	Cuckoo For You Bundle	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack	Snail Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Paper Trimmer

Inlaid Punch Technique – Christmas Card Tutorial

I have a very simple but very effective technique to share with you today. I’ve used the technique of inlaid die cutting but with a punch instead. Wrapped in Plaid must be my most used Designer Series Paper (DSP) in the whole catalogue. I love it!! I’ve used scraps here to make this great card.

Inlaid Punch Technique - Wrapped in Plaid Christmas Card - Stampin' Up! — Inlaid Punch Technique – Wrapped in Plaid Christmas Card – Stampin’ Up!

The cherry cobbler and shaded spruce are very traditional Christmas Colours. The white of the trees really makes them pop on this card. I should warn you, that you can not punch out the trees and use the reverse of the image as these trees are not symmetrical. You will need to punch the trees again from scrap cardstock. I then used liquid glue to inlay the trees into the punched “holes”. Don’t through out the first punched trees as you can use them on another card, that I will link below.

measurements

Thick Whisper White A6 Cardbase – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half)
Wrapped in Plaid DSP – 14.35cm x 10cm

I love simple and easy projects such as this as time can be at a premium and it’s great to still be able to give that a handmade card.

other projects using the wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper

The habitual video tutorial and supply list are below. I hope you liked the project, let me know below what you think. Thank you for stopping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Pine Tree Punch	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Gold Foil Sheets
Classic Label Punch	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Snail Adhesive	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)	Paper Trimmer

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How to Make this Baubles Card – Two Versions

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